For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,099 students in Holt County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Holt County, NE are Atkinson Elementary School, Summerland Elementary School and Stuart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holt County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Holt County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Holt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atkinson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 N Main
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-5483
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-5483
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Summerland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51293 857th Rd
Ewing, NE 68735
(402) 626-7534
Ewing, NE 68735
(402) 626-7534
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 E 2nd
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3302
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3302
Gr: PK-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Chambers Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 South A St
Chambers, NE 68725
(402) 482-5233
Chambers, NE 68725
(402) 482-5233
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
O'neill Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N 4th Street
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-1400
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-1400
Gr: PK-6 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Holt County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Holt County, NE include Atkinson Elementary School, Summerland Elementary School and Stuart Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Holt County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Holt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holt County?
Holt County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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